Graeme Le Saux believes Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's critical treatment of Luke Shaw represents a major gamble.
Le Saux, one of Shaw's predecessors in the England left-back shirt, has been surprised to see Mourinho openly critique the £30million player in recent weeks.
Shaw has been used sparingly throughout Mourinho's first season at Old Trafford, with the Portuguese questioning his 'focus and ambition' then claiming the 21-year-old used 'his body with my brain' during a bright showing against Everton.
Relations seemed improved when Shaw started last week's win over Sunderland, earning a handshake and a pat on the back on the touchline, but Le Saux remains surprised by the man management.